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Section 1: Extension of powers to stop and search

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c. 44)

(1) In this Part, “the 1984 Act” means the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60).

(2) In section 1(8) of the 1984 Act (offences for purpose of definition of prohibited article), at the end of paragraph (d) there is inserted

; and

(e) offences under section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 (destroying or damaging property).

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
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